Know all about Anorthosite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Soapstone is greasy. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).